After-School Chess Coach | Flexible Hours & Travel Pay

Chess Wizards, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $45–$65 per class

Flexible hours: 1–5 classes/week

Travel mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Westmont, IL is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for our after-school chess enrichment program. Teach 10–15 elementary students using a structured curriculum, keeping sessions engaging and safe.

Lead 1–5 classes per week in weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM). Competitive pay per class ($45–$65) with mileage reimbursement for travel and full training support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of children in educational, recreational, or mentoring settings.
• Ability to lead a class independently and create interactive, fun sessions.
• Professional, positive, kid-friendly demeanor.
• Genuine desire to be a positive role model promoting good sportsmanship.
• Strong grasp of chess fundamentals; explain piece movement, basic strategy, and simple tactics in age-appropriate ways.
• Ability to connect chess problem-solving to real-life problem-solving.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive between locations.
• Availability on weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) to teach 1–5 classes per week.
• Commitment to safety policies and reliable, punctual conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead fun, interactive chess classes for 10–15 elementary students.
• Use structured curriculum to teach chess fundamentals and promote sportsmanship.
• Manage a lively classroom with confidence and positivity.
• Encourage problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Follow school safety protocols during arrival, dismissal, and in-class activities.
• Travel to various local school sites for each session.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and ready to engage students.

Skills

Experience with groups of children

Lead a class independently

Positive kid-friendly demeanor

Role model and sportsmanship

Chess fundamentals explained

Problem-solving to real-life scenarios

Punctuality and time-management

Job description

Chess Wizards, Inc. in Westmont, IL is seeking enthusiastic, reliable instructors for our after-school chess enrichment program. Teach 10–15 elementary students using a structured curriculum, keeping sessions engaging and safe.

Lead 1–5 classes per week in weekday afternoons (2:00 PM–5:00 PM). Competitive pay per class ($45–$65) with mileage reimbursement for travel and full training support.